Economy & Infrastructure
A bit of detail about including GDP, key sectors, population and advantages that Northland offers business and industry
Facts
Northland has a workforce of around 70,000 people, over 20,000 businesses and a Gross Domestic Product of around $4.2 billion - about 3% of the New Zealand’s GDP.
Our key sectors are:
- Agriculture / Horticulture
- Tourism
- Forestry / Woodprocessing
- Marine Engineering
- Creative
- Manufacturing
- Construction / Property
Advantages
Northland’s population density is one of the lowest in NZ and there is no shortage of commercial, industrial and residential land and buildings available for purchase and development at competitive prices.
Auckland, NZ’s commercial centre and large population is right on our doorstep providing access to their markets and international infrastructure.
Read about the experiences of some business owners who operate in Northland here.
If you’re going into business in Northland, you won’t be going into it alone. There are any number of people and agencies that are keen to help you out. From start up to mentoring, to inward investment assistance – we want to hear from!
The following people may be able to assist you in your enquiries.
Contact Details
Regional
Jo Douglas
General Manager – Economic Development
Enterprise Northland
Phone + 64 9 438 5110
Fax +64 9 430 3008
Mobile 027 283 6032
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Far North
Gary Gabbitas
Far North Economic Development Officer
Far North District Council
Phone + 64 9 405 2750
Fax + 9 401 2137
Mobile 027 255 7712
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Whangarei
Jude Thompson
Whangarei District Council
Phone + 64 9 430 4230 extn 8867
Mobile 027 488 5516
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